MeriTalk December 7, 2021
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation on SAM.gov, detailing its plans to utilize emerging technologies to improve healthcare products and in turn, patient care.
In the November presolicitation, VA said it’s not planning to award a contract in the short term, but instead is gathering information and identifying parties with an interest in and capability to provide emerging technologies to the agency. The VA has named the program Accelerating VA Innovation and Learning (AVAIL).
Specifically, the VA is looking for help in areas such as advanced manufacturing in healthcare, data transformation, AI, machine learning, 5G technology solutions, simulation technology, and more.
Advanced manufacturing of medical devices includes areas such as 3D printing, injection molding, and milling,...